The Mohr Legacy
The Faces of Mohr & Mohr
Rodney D. Mohr, Master Bow Maker & Restorer
Rodney has been actively making bows for over 40 years and is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, where he earned the degree of Master of Bow Making. Rodney has produced over 1,200 bows, making him one of the nation's most prolific bow makers, and has restored a countless number of fine bows.
As past Co-Director of the Violin Society of America’s Oberlin Bow Restoration Workshop, Rodney has taught many students the fine art of making and restoration. He has been a guest instructor at the North Bennett Street School in Boston, and given demonstrations at the Chicago School of Violin Making, where he is an alumni and serves on the Board of Directors. Rodney also is the Director of Learning Trade Secrets and President of NuBow Inc.
Rodney has won numerous awards in international competitions, including the Violin Society of America International Competitions and the Concours International de Paris. Rodney holds the distinction of Hors’ Concours by the VSA.
Rodney has served as President of the Violin Society of America and as a bow judge, and also President of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers where he has also earned the distinction Master of Bow Making.
Now a patent recipient, Rodney and Ann have created business #3. NuBow Inc's original and patented design is constructed from one of nature's most renewable resources, Bamboo. All parts of these bows are derived from legally sustainable resources, are travel friendly, and are constructed for minimal environmental impact. The strength, weight, and durability of a NuBow, in conjunction with its remarkable playing qualities, contributes to its exceptional responsiveness. NuBows exhibit playing characteristics that are remarkably consistent to that of a traditional Pernambuco bow. The cost is unbeatable!
Ann L. Mohr, Managing Partner and Quality Control
Ann has been the managing partner of Mohr & Mohr since its inception in 1985. She holds a BS degree in Business Accounting from the University of Phoenix and is a member of Delta Mu Delta, the Honor Society of UoP. She also holds a Non-profit Leadership Certificate from The Ohio State University.
Ann is a professional violinist having studied with Cleveland Orchestra Concertmaster, Daniel Majeske. She later attended Indiana University School of Music as a Violin Performance major, making her perfect for quality control. She also is a graduate of the Chicago School of Violin Making.
Ann has been active with non-profit organizations as the past Executive Director of the Ashland Symphony, Finance Manager of the Ashland County Council on Aging, treasurer for the Center Street Historic District Association, board member of the Ashland Care Center, board member of the Chicago School of Violin Making and Local Coordinator and volunteer for the AARP Tax-Aide Program, retiring after 13th years. She is currently the Managing Partner of Mohr & Mohr, Business Manager of Learning Trade Secrets, and Executive Officer of NuBow Inc.
Katherine A. Mohr, Bow Maker & Repairer
Kate has joined the trade as the first, second-generation female bow maker in the United States. She works in conjunction with Mohr & Mohr, Learning Trade Secrets, and NuBow Inc, but independently under the trade name fille de Mohr (daughter of Mohr). Kate's son, Wesley, helps around the shop and says that when he grows up he wants to carry on the family tradition of bow making. However, he graduates in May 2026, and has decided to enlist in the Army National Guard instead.
Prior to becoming a bow maker, Kate worked as a research biologist in Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology for Wil Research (now James River Laboratories). She currently runs a Facebook page for New Violin Professionals - an educational site for individuals new to the industry that are working as dealers, makers, and restorers. Kate is also an Assistant Instructor to Rodney at Learning Trade Secrets, and does finish work on the NuBows.
Kate currently works in Cleveland on Mondays and Thursdays with colleague Alex Loskutov. Alex is an incredibe instrument maker and restorer who has recently moved to the Cleveland area from Los Angeles. For an appointment you can contact Kate at filledemohr.com and Alex at loskutovviolins.com.
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Every member of the family has a special job at Mohr & Mohr. Music fills the shop as Rodney finds inspiration for his craftsmanship. Our shop dogs are all gone, Flying Crocodile (gone in 2021), Tatty (gone in 2022) and Tilly (gone in 2025). Flyn makes an occasional visit to the shop to help keep things under control while Rodney is hard at work. Dogs were actually a big part of our bow making business, as they made the shop feel relaxed by bringing a calming sense to the environment. 
The Mohr & Mohr shop is our second home. This brings life to our work and thus passed along to your bow. Your bow is made with the finest raw materials and brought to a smooth finish with our personal care and craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for the newest NuBow creation coming to a shop near you in 2025.
